Bob Sacamano

I don't really see the fit. When Castillo comes up, Collins and Abreu should be getting a bulk of the playing time at 1B and DH.

Yeah the skepticism is definitely fair. But there is a reason for hope based on what I said earlier.

Yeah. Overall, it was a great deal. But it may be time to move on. 1 year deal, lower AAV deal at most. And to DH and not hit 3rd.

ABREU!!! @ron883 , please keep posting in the Abreu thread!

At least its only money with him. Even though we gave up something small for Alonso, we also helped a division rival shed payroll.

Tilson left with flu-like symptoms.

Not sure. Maybe Tilson injury?

Looks like this company is making me an offer. Benefits and perks are even more amazing than I thought. Easy decision to leave my current job.

No more DH eh?

How did he look coming out? Since this was a topic of discussion this morning.

Can they get through the rest of the first half with 4 starters? They're off like 3 days before then. Edit: looking at the schedule, they'd probably need a 5th (or bullpen day) in that Tigers series before the Cubs series. 2nd edit: Actually, one of the days we have a doubleheader so they will be able to start someone one of the games without having to subtract anyone.

Yeah I'm thinking it will definitely be a starter, but if it was an infielder, Mendick.

Agreed. Has to be Mendick.

Missed this part. Thanks.

They've played with a 3-man bench all season. The corresponding roster move will likely be for a starter since there are currently 3 on the roster (if you don't count Fulmer).

Not completely out of the woods yet. Hopefully the MRI comes back clean.

I think when Tim goes on the IL, they call up a starter and Leury plays SS.

It's unfortunate that in today's game, guys come up and it is already determined they can't hit lefties (may be the case with Collins but I'm saying in general anyway), a guy can't pitch to righties, a guy can't pitch to lefties, etc.

That really wasn't my point ha. It was more for the people doubting they would offer Cole a contract due to what he wants. Yet, they just offered more overall and a significantly higher (I'd say $8 mill per year is significant) AAV to someone just last off-season.

I made a post in the game thread from yesterday just before it got closed. Someone pointed out that Cole is expecting 6 years $140 million. As a frame of reference, that is an AAV of $23.333 mill. Their offer to Machado of $250 million for 8 years: AAV of $31.25 mill.

Lopez vs Sale Let's snap this losing streak!

As a frame of reference, that is an AAV of $23.333 mill. Their offer to Machado of $250 million for 8 years: AAV of $31.25 mill.

Palka would be a great SS me thinks.

You did? How'd that work out for you?

I also just realized they only have 3 SP lol so it would be a SP before an RP.